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Period: 18th Century and Earlier
18th Century George II Red Chinoiserie Clock
Located in Charlottesville, VA
This is a handsome clock with chinoiserie decoration. It is non working.
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British Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint

18th Century George II Red Chinoiserie Clock
18th Century George II Red Chinoiserie Clock

18th Century George II Red Chinoiserie Clock

$3,800
Fantastic quality antique George III mahogany eight day long case clock
Located in Ipswich, GB
Fantastic quality antique George III mahogany eight day longcase clock with rolling moonphasefoden, congleton CIRCA 1780. The four pillar inside pinned countwheel bell striking movem...
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British Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Brass

Fantastic quality antique George III mahogany eight day long case clock
Fantastic quality antique George III mahogany eight day long case clock

Fantastic quality antique George III mahogany eight day long case clock

$8,572
Georgian Single Handed Longcase Clock by John Baker, Sevenoaks
Located in Norwich, GB
Oak longcase clock by John Baker of Sevenoaks. Slim oak case standing on a raised plinth with long trunk door and a rich patina and original brass escutcheon. The pull forward hood is flanked by integral pillars with gilded capitals and quarter pillars to the rear. Ten inch brass dial with corner spandrels, finely matted centre with beautifully engraved birds and original iron single hand, silvered chapter ring with Roman numerals signed ‘John Baker, Sevenoaks’. Thirty hour, rope driven birdcage movement with brass pillars and outside countwheel strike on a large centrally mounted bell, circa 1735 ‘Kent clockmakers and watchmakers’ by Michael Pearson lists John Baker as having made a tavern clock which is now in the Maidstone museum but was most probably originally made for the Rose and Crown...
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English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Oak

Georgian Single Handed Longcase Clock by John Baker, Sevenoaks
Georgian Single Handed Longcase Clock by John Baker, Sevenoaks

Georgian Single Handed Longcase Clock by John Baker, Sevenoaks

$8,504
18th Century Oak Longcase Clock From Belgium
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb 18th century oak floor clock from the city of namurNamur (belgium) Very beautiful finely carved clock in superb condition with its original mechanism Very beautiful dial of ...
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Belgian Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Oak

18th Century Oak Longcase Clock From Belgium
18th Century Oak Longcase Clock From Belgium

18th Century Oak Longcase Clock From Belgium

$4,157
Wonderful English 18th-19th Century Red Chinoiserie Grandfather Clock
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
English late 18th-early 19th century red chinoiserie grandfathers clock. Brass dial inscribed Jan Chater. Working condition. Beautiful detail and paint. Wonderful condition.
Category

English Chinoiserie Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Metal

Wonderful English 18th-19th Century Red Chinoiserie Grandfather Clock
Wonderful English 18th-19th Century Red Chinoiserie Grandfather Clock

Wonderful English 18th-19th Century Red Chinoiserie Grandfather Clock

$8,750
Unique Antique English Grandfather Clock, Mahogany, 18th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
Unique antique English grandfather clock, mahogany, 18th century. English floor clock, 18th century, mahogany veneer with root wood...
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English Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Unique Antique English Grandfather Clock, Mahogany, 18th Century
Unique Antique English Grandfather Clock, Mahogany, 18th Century

Unique Antique English Grandfather Clock, Mahogany, 18th Century

$5,572
An 18th Century Chestnut Colourful Original Painted Portuguese Longcase Clock
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
An 18th Century Portuguese painted chestnut longcase clock with hand-carved decorations. A very striking design featuring its original paint of vivid pastel-like colors. The eight-...
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Portuguese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Chestnut

An 18th Century Chestnut Colourful Original Painted Portuguese Longcase Clock
An 18th Century Chestnut Colourful Original Painted Portuguese Longcase Clock

An 18th Century Chestnut Colourful Original Painted Portuguese Longcase Clock

$11,157
Antique Mora Clock
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Antique Swedish Mora clock 1800's in off-white with gold hand painted intricate detailing. Working Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum and 2 weights and a bell chime on the hour. W...
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Swedish Gustavian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Wood

Antique Mora Clock
Antique Mora Clock

Antique Mora Clock

$3,800
Late 18th Century Rococo Grandfather Clock signed Hans Wessman
By Hans Wessman
Located in Ljungby, SE
A high-class Rococo grandfather clock made in Stockholm, Sweden in the 1780s. The clock features rich gilded carvings in typical Rococo forms. The movement is signed by Hans Wessman,...
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Swedish Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Pine

Late 18th Century Rococo Grandfather Clock signed Hans Wessman
Late 18th Century Rococo Grandfather Clock signed Hans Wessman

Late 18th Century Rococo Grandfather Clock signed Hans Wessman

$14,000
Georgian Mahogany Longcase Clock by John Taylor, London
Located in Norwich, GB
Georgian Longcase clock by John Taylor, London Finely figured flame mahogany case with stepped shaped plinth and inset panel to the bas...
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English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Mahogany Longcase Clock by John Taylor, London
Georgian Mahogany Longcase Clock by John Taylor, London

Georgian Mahogany Longcase Clock by John Taylor, London

$14,287
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Tall Case Clock from Lyon
Located in Dallas, TX
Towering at an impressive 9 feet, this monumental Louis XV antique longcase clock was crafted in Lyon, France, circa 1760. Fashioned from richly grained walnut, the piece is construc...
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French Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Walnut

Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Tall Case Clock from Lyon
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Tall Case Clock from Lyon

Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Tall Case Clock from Lyon

$8,900
18th Century Swedish Rococo Clock
Located in Allerum, SE
Unusually large 18th century Swedish tall case clock. Dry scraped and retouched with great patination. ca 1770 Sweden.
Category

Swedish Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Pine

18th Century Swedish Rococo Clock
18th Century Swedish Rococo Clock

18th Century Swedish Rococo Clock

$12,200
George III Oak Cased Longcase Clock by Philip Avenell, Farnham
Located in Norwich, GB
George III longcase clock George III oak longcase clock standing on a double stepped base with long trunk door and brass escutcheon. Integ...
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English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Oak

George III Oak Cased Longcase Clock by Philip Avenell, Farnham
George III Oak Cased Longcase Clock by Philip Avenell, Farnham

George III Oak Cased Longcase Clock by Philip Avenell, Farnham

$11,293
French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Oak Grandfather Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant Danish 18th century Louis XVI period oak grandfather clock. The clock is raised by fine bun feet below a mottled finally carved foliate band. The case displays one doo...
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French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Oak

French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Oak Grandfather Clock
French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Oak Grandfather Clock

French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Oak Grandfather Clock

$14,900
1972 Carl Malmsten Unique Longcase “Tidlösa” Clock, Birch and Masur Birch
By Carl Malmsten
Located in London, GB
Carl Malmsten “Tidlösa” Longcase clock in Birch and Masur birch. Case signed Malmstens Verkstadsskola 1977, Carpenter Master Artur Jönsson, clock marked Westerstrands Sweden.
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Birch

1972 Carl Malmsten Unique Longcase “Tidlösa” Clock, Birch and Masur Birch
1972 Carl Malmsten Unique Longcase “Tidlösa” Clock, Birch and Masur Birch

1972 Carl Malmsten Unique Longcase “Tidlösa” Clock, Birch and Masur Birch

$6,121
Small Georgian Mahogany Longcase Clock by John Paine, Brentford
Located in Norwich, GB
Georgian mahogany Longcase clock by John Paine, Brentford A slim finely figured flame mahogany case with stepped base and raised moulding to the plinth. Long break arch trunk door...
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English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

Small Georgian Mahogany Longcase Clock by John Paine, Brentford
Small Georgian Mahogany Longcase Clock by John Paine, Brentford

Small Georgian Mahogany Longcase Clock by John Paine, Brentford

$10,205
German Marquetry Longcase Clock by Johann Wilhelm Wellershaus, Late 18th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
German Marquetry Longcase Clock by Johann Wilhelm Wellershaus, Late 18th Century A German arched veneered longcase clock or Grandfather clock...
Category

German Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Brass, Enamel, Iron

German Marquetry Longcase Clock by Johann Wilhelm Wellershaus, Late 18th Century
German Marquetry Longcase Clock by Johann Wilhelm Wellershaus, Late 18th Century

German Marquetry Longcase Clock by Johann Wilhelm Wellershaus, Late 18th Century

$3,500
100% Original Painted Swedish Mora Clock, Sven Nilsson Morin
By Sven Nilsson Morin
Located in Hollywood, FL
This 100% Original Painted Swedish Mora clock, Sven Nilsson Morin. was found at an estate auction in Borlange Sweden. it was made by one of Swedens most famous clock makers. Sven Nil...
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Swedish Country Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Wood

100% Original Painted Swedish Mora Clock, Sven Nilsson Morin
100% Original Painted Swedish Mora Clock, Sven Nilsson Morin

100% Original Painted Swedish Mora Clock, Sven Nilsson Morin

$4,295
18th Century Swedish Case Clock
Located in Huntington, NY
A unique Swedish case clock repainted in cream color. Clock is sold as a decorative piece, no mechanical guarantee. Weights (but no pendulum and key) included.
Category

Swedish Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Metal, Brass

18th Century Swedish Case Clock
18th Century Swedish Case Clock

18th Century Swedish Case Clock

$5,400
18th C. Swedish Wood Clock with Linear Profile and Triangular Crest
Located in Atlanta, GA
An 18th century Swedish clock. This Swedish wooden clock with linear profile a square head topped with a triangular shape crest. This clock...
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Swedish Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Wood

18th C. Swedish Wood Clock with Linear Profile and Triangular Crest
18th C. Swedish Wood Clock with Linear Profile and Triangular Crest

18th C. Swedish Wood Clock with Linear Profile and Triangular Crest

$5,113
18th Century Longcase Clock signed Jacob Kock
Located in Ljungby, SE
A high-quality longcase clock from the latter half of the 18th century, crafted during the transitional period (Rococo/Gustavian) in Stockholm, Sweden. The clockwork was made by the ...
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Swedish Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Brass, Iron

18th Century Longcase Clock signed Jacob Kock
18th Century Longcase Clock signed Jacob Kock

18th Century Longcase Clock signed Jacob Kock

$9,000
18th Century French Decorative Long Case Clock with Newly Refurbished Mechanisms
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 18th century French decorative long case clock with newly refurbished mechanisms. Please note that this is an old clock face with refurbished a...
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Wood

18th Century French Decorative Long Case Clock with Newly Refurbished Mechanisms
18th Century French Decorative Long Case Clock with Newly Refurbished Mechanisms

18th Century French Decorative Long Case Clock with Newly Refurbished Mechanisms

$3,500
18th C. Swedish Mora Floor Clock with Unique Square-Shaped Head
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 18th century Swedish clock, which is sometimes referred to as a Mora Clock, is somewhat unusual with its square head and its original single wooden hand, typical of the earlier clocks...
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Swedish Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Wood

18th C. Swedish Mora Floor Clock with Unique Square-Shaped Head
18th C. Swedish Mora Floor Clock with Unique Square-Shaped Head

18th C. Swedish Mora Floor Clock with Unique Square-Shaped Head

$5,512
Georgian Oak and Mahogany Longcase Clock by Thomas Crawshaw, Rotherham
Located in Norwich, GB
Georgian Oak and Mahogany Longcase clock. The case is made from the finest English oak and crossbanded with mahogany, it has reeded canted corners either side of the trunk door a...
Category

English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Oak

Georgian Oak and Mahogany Longcase Clock by Thomas Crawshaw, Rotherham
Georgian Oak and Mahogany Longcase Clock by Thomas Crawshaw, Rotherham

Georgian Oak and Mahogany Longcase Clock by Thomas Crawshaw, Rotherham

$4,353
Gustavian white painted Longcase Clock Mathias Kullberg Stockholm 18th century
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
Very decorative Swedish longcase clock from the Gustavian period painted in a cream white with giltwood decoration. The dial is signed by the St...
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Swedish Gustavian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Wood

Gustavian white painted Longcase Clock Mathias Kullberg Stockholm 18th century
Gustavian white painted Longcase Clock Mathias Kullberg Stockholm 18th century

Gustavian white painted Longcase Clock Mathias Kullberg Stockholm 18th century

$16,035
18th Century French Standing Clock Housing w/ Original Ochre Paints
Located in Marbella, ES
18th century French standing clock housing with original ochre paints.    
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Wood

18th Century French Standing Clock Housing w/ Original Ochre Paints
18th Century French Standing Clock Housing w/ Original Ochre Paints

18th Century French Standing Clock Housing w/ Original Ochre Paints

$7,720
Small 18th Century Mahogany Longcase Clock by Rowning of Newmarket
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A rare 18th century mahogany longcase clock of small size, with an 11" silvered dial and eight day striking movement by Rowning ...
Category

English Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

Small 18th Century Mahogany Longcase Clock by Rowning of Newmarket
Small 18th Century Mahogany Longcase Clock by Rowning of Newmarket

Small 18th Century Mahogany Longcase Clock by Rowning of Newmarket

$8,164

Unique 18th-Century Grandfather Clocks and Other Antique Longcase Clocks for Sale on 1stDibs

Antique 18th-century grandfather clocks and longcase clocks are staples of old-world design sensibilities, and, along with their storied history, these statuesque timepieces can bring a feeling of warmth to living rooms, dining rooms and other areas of your home.

Longcase clocks, which originated in England and were manufactured in the United States beginning in the 1700s, refer to tall clocks with a face and clock works positioned high in the housing while a large swinging pendulum movement is tucked inside the case, which is supported by a carved base called a plinth.

While guests making their way through your foyer (another ideal location for such a furnishing) might typically refer to your longcase clock as a “grandfather clock,” there are actually three varieties of these stylish floor clocks.

The three kinds of longcase clocks include granddaughter clocks (the shortest, generally not one solid piece of wood and around three to five feet tall), grandmother clocks (the slimmer middle ground, between five feet and six feet tall) and grandfather clocks, which are typically between six and seven feet tall. Sculptural and statement-making, antique grandfather clocks are an alluring choice in filling up space in a room, while the shorter longcase clocks are just as useful if you need an element that is comparatively muted or you’re working with limited space.

Each generation of artisan clockmakers, working in various furniture styles over time, contributed its own flourishes to the design of longcase clocks. Antique grandfather clocks in the Georgian style share commonalities with neoclassical design. They were often made in dark woods such as mahogany and feature intricate carving. Mahogany is also common for Victorian-era grandfather clocks, although examples of this style can be found in oak and walnut too. Designers of contemporary grandfather clocks are using a range of materials.

It’s easy to get confused when determining the origins or value of an antique 18th-century grandfather clock or other longcase clock. While an antique appraiser will be able to tell quickly, searching for a manufacturer’s name engraved on the face and dial of the clock — whether it’s the Howard Miller Clock Company, Hermle, Seth Thomas Clock Company or another clockmaker — may be an easy way to learn about the history of your clock.

Find a distinctive variety of antique 18th-century grandfather clocks and longcase clocks on 1stDibs, and browse our collection of unusually beautiful clocks, wall clocks, desk clocks and other vintage clocks too.

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